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Chilean Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Chilean Rice

8 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

422
Calories
7g
Protein
14g
Fat
67g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Red Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions or scallions
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red Bell Peppers
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced carrots
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, heated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

1

Rinse rice several times under cold water in a sieve and drain.

2

Cook the onion, bell pepper, and carrot in lard for 2 minutes.

3

Add the rice and cook another minute, allowing rice to get thoroughly coated with lard.

4

Add the hot broth, and salt and bring to a boil.

5

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir while cooking).

6

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro.

7

Serve hot.

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Category:Chilian Recipes

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Category:Chilian Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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